Spirit Airlines hit the news this week announcing it will begin charging for customer support phone calls. Could this be the beginning of the end for the discount airline brand? How do they compare to those businesses that are embracing toll free numbers?
The L.A. Times reports Spirit now has over 70 add-on fees for passengers. The latest move follows on from the outrageous $100 carry on fiasco, and now charges customers to call for assistance and information. The stock obviously saw a sharp dip in trading after the news hit this week.
While the pressure may be on to compete, repeated business lessons have proven that taking away from customers, downgrading customer service, and a lack of transparency, racing to the bottom of the market in price-wars is a losing game.
Being memorable is what makes a vanity toll free number work best for your business. The quality of having your name and services in the thoughts of customers that need you is a benefit that extends beyond measure.
Sometimes the best toll free numbers that make an impact on the market and in the memories of callers are thought of in just a snap. So to showcase this we’ve decided to build up some buzz on our Facebook following by offering a chance to win $10 towards Starbucks.
The free toll phone numbers was an explosive ideas and the first people to embrace that saw unprecedented levels of business growth. The same could happen to your business but first you have to choose your vanity numbers with care. Vanity numbers give your business a strong marketing presence, identity, and a professional appearance.
Simplicity
Vanity phone numbers should be all about simplicity; they should be as easy to remember as possible. Remember it is important to invest time and money in setting up a good number upfront as it is the gateway to your business. Since you need a phone number anyway, why not put forth the effort to make this one the best?
For a new touch on a time-tested solution, don’t overlook Custom Toll Free’s enhanced services. These enhanced services allow for greater opportunities to connect with your clients and customers.
Fun fact: the first mobile phone call was placed forty years ago this week. Phone services might have changed a lot since then but they may be one of the most important tools that keep income flowing in for small businesses.
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Local Businesses are sticking it to Yelp...literally. Yelp stickers are going up on shop doors and windows, and here's why you might be 'yelping' for a sticker, too.
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What can toll free vanity numbers do for your business and how do you find the best ones for real estate marketing?
The housing market is heating up and more real estate agents, investors, builders, and private equity funds are vying for business. This means while demand is good, there is a ton of deep pocketed competitors emerging, and a lot more to come as the new boom era unfolds.
